in at the end (an obsessive analysis of The Sopranos)

in at the end (an obsessive analysis of The Sopranos)

Alex and Val's episode-by-episode deep dive into the artistry and philosophy of The Sopranos. New episodes Monday and Thursday.

Episodes

October 24, 2019 58 mins

Val and Alex dedicate an episode to discussing the overarching ideas throughout the entirety of season 6B. Hope you like it! Thank you so much for listening, we've really enjo...

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In this episode, Val and Alex discuss the incredible finale of The Sopranos. Thank you so much for listening, it has been a real pleasure to make this podcast and discuss our ideas about the show! Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at inattheendpodcast@gmail.com and please rate and revie...

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October 10, 2019 63 mins

Alex and Val talk about blue comets, gravitational pull, orbits and trains! Therapy is another criminal enterprise and maybe someone else really wanted that steak recipe. Meadow is not going to be a doctor, kind of sad isn't it?Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Mondays and Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at inattheendpod...

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October 3, 2019 50 mins

Livia's philosophy of nihilism prevails! Val and Alex examine the similarities and differences between Tony and AJ's depression. Sopranoworld has a magnetic pull and both Soprano children seem to be sucked in. Also, Val and Alex are neighbors with Phil Leotardo, hurray! Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at ...

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September 27, 2019 63 mins

Alex's favorite episode! Val and Alex talk about asbestos, flipping through stations, collateral damage, and control. Tony's evolution (or devolution?) continues and he finally "gets it".  Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at inattheendpodcast@gmail.com and please rate and review!

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September 19, 2019 39 mins

AJ cries, watches cartoons and ulimately becomes somewhat of a nihilist. Characters inherit traits from their parents, food shows up everywhere, and everyone seems comfortably numb. Is therapy is a jerk off or a way of understanding the "human condition"? Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email ...

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September 12, 2019 44 mins

Val and Alex examine issues of control, business, and addiction. Tony chases trying to be an even bigger dick than normal. A giant piano hangs over his head and we confront the million possible fates that could confront him. "If you're going to lose, what's the fucking point..." Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thur...

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September 5, 2019 34 mins

Val and Alex look into issues of identity, control, and culture. Junior makes a new friend, and Tony brings Paulie out on a pretty unenjoyable boat ride. Remember when is the lowest form of conversation, seems like a lot of the characters' talks kind of suck then... Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30...

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August 29, 2019 53 mins

Val and Alex deep dive on a crazy episode. They interpret characters' interpretations, examine death and legacy, and think Cleaver is really great. Alex somehow gets into "quantum Sopranos" and it sucks to be JT or Morgan Yam. Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at inattheendpodcast@gmail.co...

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August 22, 2019 36 mins

Val and Alex get to season 6B and start by dissecting symbols like water, ducks, boats, and Monopoly rules. Times passes in mysterious ways, two bells ring, POV shots get established and nobody can stop thinking about Pradeep. Did Tony "really change?" Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at ...

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August 15, 2019 43 mins

Val and Alex dedicate an episode to discussing the overarching ideas throughout the entirety of season 6A. Hope you like it!

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August 2, 2019 60 mins

Why are all the women Tony is with the same? Will any of Tony's experiences actually change him? Why would Carmela even get that beret for Tony? Alex and Val examine gift giving, power dynamics, drugs, manipulations, and AJ being great in bed. Thanks for a great Season 6A!

We're taking a little break but will be back on August 15th to close out the series!Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos...

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July 25, 2019 50 mins

Val and Alex explore the cosmos and talk about Paris as an otherworldly domain. What is it you want from life, and does everything just get washed away? AJ's life is going medium...

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July 18, 2019 35 mins

Val and Alex discuss working a real job (which is hard for jazz musician Alex), Meadow's blueberry fiasco, family, Vito's questionable decision to return, and proletariats. Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Mondays and Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at inattheendpodcast@gmail.com and please rate and review!

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July 4, 2019 36 mins

In a cheery episode, Val and Alex talk about how boring every day life is and how nothing really matters. Characters seek thrills and tend to self destruct when confronted with the mundane nature of their existence. Different types of family emerge and apparently life a is a crappy gift of socks. Yahoo

We'll both be out of the country so will be off our regularly scheduled releases until we return. Enjoy the summer and see you on J...

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July 1, 2019 32 mins

According to Tony "if you have the chance to do something that makes you happy, you should take it." Vito and Tony share parallels, Tony freaks out when he doesn't get what he wants, AJ comes into his own as a jerk, and Melfi starts to recognize Tony for who he really is. Also Johnny Cake apparently says "I've got a kid." Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately...

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June 27, 2019 31 mins

Artie's back, and he's interested in his hostess... again? Like everyone in the show, Artie deals with questions of identity, mundanity and coping with his life. Da Giovanni sounds like it's pretty great, luxury lounges seem amazing and Nuovo Vesuvio seems like an "affordable elegance." Ben Kingsley and Lauren Bacall have it pretty rough, would love to see them in "Cleaver" though.  Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into th...

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June 20, 2019 47 mins

Val and Alex talk about identity and how characters represent themselves to the world. Vito escapes Soprano orbit and has his own "who am I" moment while attempting to live free or die. Meadow evolves as a character (it's not good) and is "untenable" with Finn. Water, trees and the wind show up prominently and reenforce some of the main themes of the season. 

We'll be off Monday June 24th but back to our regular schedule Thursday J...

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Val and Alex talk about Tony's reintegration into regular physical life, the false representations everyone makes of themselves, and how Val doesn't like people who only watch scattered episodes of this show. Also Alex likes colors again. Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of The Sopranos episode by episode immediately after watching.  New episodes come out Mondays and Thursdays at 2:30pm.  Email us at in...

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Val and Alex get metaphysical and dissect a key episode of the Sopranos in which different characters represent different philosophies of dealing with the world. John Schwinn gets real deep and Pastor Bob thinks the Flintstones is real. Paulie has an existential crisis, Tony might be changing, and we spend even more time contemplating the wind than we normally do.  Alex and Val (Obsessive Analysis) dive into the deeper issues of...

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